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Job overview
The post holder will work as part of a team of seven StR Higher doctors and will participate in the second on call rota. The post holder will have approximately four/five clinics and four operating sessions per week, plus admin sessions. The post offers the successful candidate experience in clinical research, teaching and assessment of medical students and clinical experience in Otolaryngology in a department with a wide range of sub-specialisation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have approximately four/five clinics and four operating sessions per week, plus admin sessions. The post offers the successful candidate experience in clinical research, teaching and assessment of medical students and clinical experience in Otolaryngology in a department with a wide range of sub-specialisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ENT STR Higher is an excellent opportunity for an ENT trainee with an interest in academic ENT Surgery to enhance their clinical credentials.
The successful candidate will join a team of 7 other middle grade doctors in the ENT department including 3 Specialist Registrars, a Rhinology Fellow and 2 Trust grade doctors. They will receive training in theatres, outpatient clinics and contribute to the middle grade on call rota.
Person specification
Attitude and motivation
Essential
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Two years’ experience at core surgical trainee level or equivalent including at least 12 months in ENT Surgery.
Education, qaulification and special training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent
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This advert is for Trust Doctor StR Higher in ENT with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Ear, Nose and Throat role. The advertised salary is £76,582 N/A. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (N/A). The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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